Israel, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Talking with Children about Difficult Topics All parents are driven by an overwhelming desire to protect their children. We believe our job is to keep them safe and to grant them a... Continue Reading
Choosing Schools, Education, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens Choosing a School Community that Fits Your Whole Family I have worked with parents who are making school choices for their children for many years. They are always surprised when I talk to... Continue Reading
Birth - First Year, LGBTQ+, Mental Health, Parenting Relationships, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preschool, Preteens & Teens, Toddlers The Impact of Community on Your Child’s Growth and Development We’ve all heard “it takes a village to raise a child,” and any parent who has scrambled to find a babysitter or been late to school... Continue Reading
Books, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Parenting with an Accent: QA with author Masha Rumer As an award-winning journalist, Masha Rumer excels at weaving personal stories together with thorough research, resulting in a book that... Continue Reading
Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Technology Navigating Family Screen Time at Home For many years, parents have been warned about the dangers of screen time and social media and the importance of setting limits for... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips How to Talk to Children About a COVID Diagnosis Receiving a positive COVID-19 test in your family or community can be frightening for adults and children alike. Young children, who may... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips, Preteens & Teens Why Parents Must Have Empathy for Teens during the COVID-19 Pandemic—by Dr. Ken Ginsburg Teens are facing unique and difficult challenges during the pandemic. Dr. Ken Ginsburg, expert for the Center for Children and Youth,... Continue Reading
COVID-19, Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Help Your Child Adjust to Transitions and Build Resilience in Unpredictable Times We are in an unprecedented time of change and transition, in which there is unpredictability, uncertainty, and fear. As much as we’d... Continue Reading
Leisure & Vacation, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Activity Ideas for Kids that Encourage Independent Play During busy times of year, like a school vacation when the kids are at home, independent play can be a lifesaver. In addition to giving... Continue Reading
Mental Health, Parenting Skills, Parenting Tips Teaching Your Child to Process Their Big Emotions From the moment children are born, they express themselves through emotional reactions. Babies cry or fuss when they are uncomfortable,... Continue Reading
